October 19th (1956) was a Friday. It's the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 73 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 19th October, 1956
» The Soviet Union and Japan sign a Soviet–Japanese Joint Declaration of 1956 or Joint Declaration, officially ending the state of war between the two countries that had existed since August 1945.
Famous Birthdays on October 19 in 1956
» Steve Doocy, American journalist and author
» Grover Norquist, American activist, founded Americans for Tax Reform
» Didier Theys, Belgian race car driver
» Carlo Urbani, Italian physician (d. 1993)
» Bruce Weber (basketball) or Bruce Weber, American basketball player and coach
October 19th Famous Deaths for 1956
» Isham Jones, American saxophonist, songwriter, and bandleader (b. 1894)
October 19th Holidays in History
» Armilustrium (Roman Empire)
» Christian Feast Day:
» Aaron (Saint) known as Aaron (Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria named Coptic Church)